The War Below (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, The War Below is a drama, war and history film directed by J.P. Watts, running about 97 minutes. “Hope runs deep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War I, a group of British miners are recruited to tunnel underneath no man's land and set bombs from below the German front in hopes of breaking the deadly stalemate of the Battle of Messines.
Who’s in it. The War Below stars Sam Hazeldine as William Hawkin, Tom Goodman-Hill as Hellfire Jack, Kris Hitchen as Harold Stockford and Elliot James Langridge as George MacDonald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The War Below has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War Below page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War Below tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The War Below (2021)?
- In US, The War Below is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War Below worth watching?
- The War Below holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The War Below?
- The War Below stars Sam Hazeldine, Tom Goodman-Hill, Kris Hitchen, Elliot James Langridge and Sam Clemmett.
- When was The War Below released?
- The War Below was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.